Dietary Protein in the Very-low-birth-weight Infant

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In this randomized study The investigators aim to compare the growth of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants fed either a high protein or a standard protein preterm infant formula.

Babies will be fed the assigned formula between the time they achieve full enteral feeds and hospital discharge, for a minimum of 3 weeks. The weight gain (g/d) will be measured and compared between groups. Feeding tolerance, protein-energy status and body composition between the study groups will also be analysed.

After discharge, babies will be fed a post-discharge preterm infant formula (PDF) between hospital discharge and 3 m corrected age.

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Subject is anticipated to receive the study formula for ≥ 3 consecutive weeks after FEF have been achieved

In infants fed human milk, formula is anticipated to provide 50% or more of total energy intake, calculated on a weekly basis and based on the assumption that human milk has an energy density of 67 kcal/dl

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